Top Social Studies Tutors serving Elk Grove
Timothy: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school. I then attended UCLA for my undergrad degree in Political Science (Class of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs,...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Drexel University College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
ACT Reading: 35
Valerie: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I am currently a student at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in physics. I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.
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Ithaca College - Current Undergrad, Physics-engineering 3-2
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Deisha: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I am only here to remind you of this during your journey. Happy studying and I will talk...
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California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Molly: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...teacher in the 5th grade. I enjoying helping students believe in their abilities and strengthening what they are weak in. Working through these weaknesses and getting them to believe in themselves and what they are capable of opens so many doors to them and makes anything they put their mind to possible in the future. I went to Sonoma State University for my BA in History and went on to Sacramento State for my credential...
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Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
California State University-Sacramento - Unknown, Social Science
Rosie: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...especially, because being able to have a conversation about a subject really helps me learn. When I begin working with a student, I like to start out by getting to know them and their interests, and trying to pinpoint exactly where they are having trouble in a subject. By finding these leverage points, I can help them develop good habits and new strategies to create success in their schoolwork. I believe that everyone can be...
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University of Vermont - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Richard: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I am a graduate for CSU Bakersfield with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Middle Eastern History. I am currently in the process of returning back to school to pursue my teaching credential. I am a Sacramento native and I am looking forward to working with you. I specialize in Junior High full education, High School early math, english and all social studies.
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California State University-Bakersfield - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Don: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...taught or when I taught it, I have always enjoyed the student-teacher connection more than any other part of teaching. I am especially good at helping with writing no matter the writer's level. Working on writing is a chance to also work on grammar, punctuation, organization, including outlining, and finally writing the paper. If a student learns this process, they can write a response for any situation. Once the process is learned then writing for...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelors, English
Joy: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...History, Study Skills, Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and many other academic subjects. I enjoy tutoring English and Spanish the most because it helps in so many ways with grammar, public speaking, and using it properly in conversations. My teaching philosophy is that I gear towards all types of learners whether they be auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. I have a variety of interests such as playing sports like volleyball and basketball. Also, I like...
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Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses - Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology
Chloe: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Asian American Studies with a minor in Comparative Literature in 2016, and I will be matriculating into a Master of Arts program in English at NYU in 2018. I have extensive experience tutoring K12 reading, writing, and literature, as well as both SAT and GRE test preparation in the Critical Reading, Verbal, and Writing portions of the exams. I also have experience with the SAT Subject Test in Literature and the AP Art History exam....
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740
Guadalupe: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I'm a recent graduate from Sacramento State who majored in Child Development. I've been tutoring since middle school. I can't meet up with tutees at this time because my car is in the shop. My available pretty much all the time since I stay home with my newborn.
Education & Certification
Sacramento City College - Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
California State University-Sacramento - Diploma, Child Development
Elianna: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
I am currently a sophomore at Concordia University Irvine, pursuing bachelor of arts degrees in English and psychology. I am passionate about helping students learn and I love the subjects that I tutor in, especially reading. My favorite thing is to introduce a book to a student and see a whole world become real to them.
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Writing: 760
Angelina: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
The only thing I love more than learning is helping other people to learn!
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Current Undergrad, Entomology
ACT Composite: 31
Farah : Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...management etc.). At Princeton, I volunteered to tutor at local prison facilities in New Jersey. I tutored inmates who were trying to get their GED/high school diploma. During a summer in college, I received a grant to organize a youth education and empowerment program for Syrian refugee and native youth in Jordan. There, I had to design ESL curriculum and conduct classes for youth in various ages, including teenagers at the middle school/high school level...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Akiva: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...on the issues a course presents my student but also instil the kind of confidence a student requires to return to class with confidence as well as augmented knowledge. Tutoring, consequently, allows me to fulfil what I believe to be a fundamental responsibility of a democratic educational system: to communicate information while also building character and confidence so a student is empowered to make informed decisions regarding her or his intellectual and emotional well-being.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Western New Mexico University - Master of Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 168
Diptesh: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding,...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Akhil: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Samantha: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Alex: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside, especially if that outside happens to be in the woods or near the beach (I am from Florida after all...). While outside, I usually find myself running (again, in the woods if possible), reading, or attempting to channel my inner-Ron Swanson by building things from...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Sarah: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Alyssa: Elk Grove Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
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